Certified Nursing Assistant - PDN

Medical Care Aide

Essential Job Functions

Perform, assist, evaluate and document medical care, such as:

• Basic first aid taking weight and vital signs
• Ambulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life support medical equipment and devices
• Prepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needs

Help patient maintain good personal hygiene, such as:

• Assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eating
• Observe and report significant changes in patient's condition to the Nursing Supervisor

Requirements

High school graduate or GED

Current, unrestricted certification or proof of training as required by the state

Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with aide care and policies and procedures

Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 40 pounds

Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting

Must be able to sit and climb stairs

Must have strong sense of smell and touch

Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance

Environment

Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.